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Can I take a Peace Lily Plant that has been inside of my home for the past 8 months and plant it outside? Will the Peace Lily Plant survive outside?
Jenni
Can A Peace Lily Survive Outside?
July 13, 2007 by
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Jenni,
The peace lily is typically considered a houseplant. In warm humid regions, the peace lily(Spathiphyllum) can be planted in a shady border. However there isn’t a region in the United States where the peace lily can survive outside year round.
Peace lilies are found naturally in damp tropical forests in places like Costa Rica, Panama, Columbia and Venezuela.
My suggestion if you want it outside would be to place the potted peace lily in the shadeduring the warm months but take it inside during the cold months.
For more information got the FlowerShopNetwork Newsletter Caring For Peace Lilies.
THANK YOU. THAT WAS VERY HELPFUL.
Can a peace lilly survive in a UK summer outside?
It depends on where you live. Peace lilies can not survive in plant hardiness zone above zone 9. Therefore you would need to live in a zone 9 or 10. In the United kingdom those zones can be found along parts of the coast line of Ireland, Scotland and England. You would need to check your local hardiness map to determine exactly what your hardiness zone is.
Just brought a peace lily plant home today to southeast Florida. Ive been reading the comments about how it has to be inside during the cold months. Could you please tell me how much light it needs so I know if it needs to be near a window. Also, how often to water it? Thank you kindly!
oops! I meant to say that I plan to keep it in a shaded area outside during the summer months and bring it in during the cold/cooler months.
Thanks again!
Terri, a peace lily will do well indoors during the winter. Here is another post that has LOTS of great info on how to take care of peace lilies, including lighting and water requirements. They are very tolerant plants; you should have no trouble, but let us know if you do!
Mandy, thank you very much! :-)
I PLANTED MINE OUTSIDE AND IT COMES BACK EVERY SUMMER. I LIVE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. IT WILL DIE IN THE WINTER AND COMPLETLY GO AWAY
A friend watched my peace lily for-6 weeks for me, it was kept outside under a shade tree seem to be doing well, but all the sudden she realized the leaves were being chewed up. When I brought it home. I cut all the chewed leaves off figuring whatever was doing it stays at her house. Well they are chewed on again what natural way can I get rid of whatever bug it is? I do not see anything on it
JJ,
You might try insecticidal soap from your local garden center.
I have over 75 peace lilies outside. They have been beautiful for several years. I live in Central FL.
Well I have had a peace lily out side for 8months and I live in the U. S. Granted I do live in Hawaii😅
I live in Houston Texas about 35 miles from Galveston and have two VERY large peace lilies that have lived outside in a flower bed for over four years. The beds are along a long walkway that faces east that has exterior house walls on either side. The area gets less than two hours of direct sun a day, watered mostly when it rains and I can’t remember ever feeding these two plants though I do have composted soil in use.
I live in SE Florida where our soil is sandy. I was gifted a spath and wanted to plant it outside. Shade or sun? Will it survive?
Linda,
The plant will need to be planted in an area where the plant can receive morning sun and dabbled afternoon sun. You will need to add a little peat moss to the soil to help keep the soil moist enough for the peace lily to survive. Hope this information helps.
Thx so much. I’ll give it a try!
I live in mid Michigan and would like to set my peace lily outside for the summer
Any suggestions welcome
Pat,
It is perfectly acceptable to leave outside during the summer, but not in direct sun. Be sure to take in the house before temps get lower that 40 degrees.
Thanks for reply and encouragement
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Bought a peace lily from my local
Garden centre. It was amongst all other outdoor plants. I live in Pershore, Worcs. England. In the Midlands. Just planted it outside. Is there any chance it will survive? Or none whatsoever?? Thanks.
Hi Ronnie,
Peace lilies tend to be kept as houseplants because they prefer warm, humid climates. It’s usually best to keep them in a pot, even if you want to keep it outside, so that you can bring it in during the cold months. The only way to know if it will survive is to wait and see.
How long do potted peace lilies typically live? I’ve had a few, though they never live quite a year. But I kept buying them because I love them so much, then finally gave up trying. I now have three from my sister’s funeral and really want them to survive.
Hi Barbara,
Peace lilies can live for a very long time when properly cared for. Visit our Peace Lily Care page to help you learn how to care for your peace lilies.
Can a peace Lilly grow out side in Mississippi
Tammy,
Peace lilies are native to tropical rainforests, so they enjoy a warm, humid climate. While it would most likely be fine in the summertime, they cannot survive in temperatures below 45 degrees and frost will kill them. You could place your lily outside during the warmer months, or even leave it in the pot and plant it in the ground. You will want to keep it somewhere shaded.
I kept 2 peace lilies alive one 16 years and another 30 years outside in a large container in a protected area. I live in Atlanta ga area. This past winter I lost both because we had 10 days of below 0 and I think the tubers froze. I also lost gladoleia bulbs.
I received a Peace Lilly from my vet when I had to have my beautiful girl Harley put to sleep so it isn’t very special to me. I live in North TX and we definitely have the humidity. My house just doesn’t get the sun it needs to grow inside. Can I repot it and leave it outdoors until winter?
Rhonda,
Peace lilies grow best in partial to deep shade and can’t tolerate hot, direct sun. Too much light can scorch the leaves and stop growth. They can take the sun in the morning for a couple of hours, but should not be left in the sun in the afternoon.
I live in Atlanta GA. And want to plant my peace lilies outside. Will they grow back after a cold harsh winter of 32 degrees?
Hi Terry! The peace lily is typically considered a houseplant. In warm humid regions, the peace lily(Spathiphyllum) can be planted in a shady border. However, there isn’t a region in the United States where the peace lily can survive outside year-round. If you want it to be outside, consider potting it so it can be shaded during the warm months and brought in during the cold months. You can find more info about caring for peace lilies here. Hope this helps!
I live in Georgia in the USA. I planted a peace lily outside late this spring. It is on a western wall but gets very little direct sun. I thought a frost would kill it, but it has made it through three nights with temperatures around 30 degrees so far. In fact, it looks better than ever! Going to try a super heavy mulch and a blanket on freezing nights to see if it can make it until spring.